🇨🇦 CEC Draw #311
March 17, 2026 · CRS 507 · 4,000 ITAs
Official IRCC Data
Draw #
311
March 17, 2026
CRS Cutoff
507
Lowest invited score
Invitations
4,000
Rank needed: 4,000+
Candidates
231,362
Total in pool (Mar 15)
📊 CRS Score Distribution · March 15, 2026
Total candidates in pool: 231,362
| CRS Score Range | Number of Candidates |
|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 360 |
| 501-600 | 13,039 |
| 451-500 | 72,558 |
| 491-500 | 13,421 |
| 481-490 | 12,992 |
| 471-480 | 15,751 |
| 461-470 | 15,272 |
| 451-460 | 15,122 |
| 401-450 | 64,638 |
| 441-450 | 14,195 |
| 431-440 | 14,247 |
| 421-430 | 12,471 |
| 411-420 | 12,288 |
| 401-410 | 11,437 |
| 351-400 | 53,565 |
| 301-350 | 18,903 |
| 0-300 | 8,299 |
| Total | 231,362 |
* The numbers not in bold are a detailed breakdown of the bold number immediately above.
* The score distribution may change as people submit new profiles and other profiles expire.
* The score distribution may change as people submit new profiles and other profiles expire.
⚡ CEC candidates in 501–600: 13,039 profiles. Draw #311 (CRS 507) clears approximately 4,000 from the top of this range. Pressure remains high for those below 500.
🎯 CEC Strategy · March 2026
- 1 Score 500–507? You are on the cusp. Retake IELTS/CELPIP for CLB 9 (maximize language points) or gain one more year Canadian experience.
- 2 Below 490? Consider combining with PNP. Many provinces have CEC-aligned streams (Ontario HCP, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia).
- 3 French leverage: Even for CEC, adding French CLB 7 can give 20+ extra points and open separate draws (Mar 4 draw at 397).
- 4 Work permit expiring? Explore bridging options (BOWP eligibility after ITA).
📈 Category Comparison (Recent Draws)
| Draw Type | CRS | Date | ITAs |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEC | 507 | Mar 17 | 4,000 |
| CEC | 508 | Mar 3 | 4,000 |
| French | 397 | Mar 4 | 5,500 |
| Healthcare | 467 | Feb 20 | 4,000 |
| PNP | 710 | Mar 2 | 264 |
📋 Types of Rounds (IRCC)
1. General
Top-ranking candidates eligible for any of the 3 programs (FSW, CEC, FST).
2. Program-specific
Targeted to a specific program (e.g., PNP-only draws).
3. Category-based
Established to meet economic goals (French, Healthcare, STEM, Trades, Education).
📅 CEC Draw History (2026)
| Date | CRS | ITAs |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | 507 | 4,000 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 508 | 4,000 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 508 | 6,000 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 509 | 4,500 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | 510 | 4,200 |
📌 Data integrity & sources: This page consolidates official IRCC draw data for March 17, 2026 (CEC #311, CRS 507, 4,000 ITAs) with pool statistics from March 15, 2026 as published on Canada.ca/express-entry/rounds-invitations. Tie-breaking rule: May 11, 2025 at 18:57:31 UTC. Always refer to the official IRCC website for the most current information.
🔍 Data verified · March 17, 2026 · CRS 507 · 4,000 ITAs
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